Staunton TownshipIL
A town of 5,369, settled in 1837.
Is Staunton Township a good place to live?
We don’t grade Staunton Township yet; the figures below are still real.
88% of working residents leave Staunton Township for work
Where Staunton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Moving to Staunton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Staunton Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Staunton Township.
With only 0.5 jobs per working resident, most people in Staunton Township work out of town
The share of residents in Staunton Township who live below the poverty line is 15%, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. For most workers, Staunton Township is a place to come home to: only 12% work in town. Also worth knowing: jobs in Staunton Township grew by 337 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 1,353. In Staunton Township, the middle household income is $60,000.
| Staunton Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Staunton Township’s kids attend
The largest public high school is Staunton High School, with 384 students. Two of its 4 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. Its public schools are run by Staunton CUSD 6.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 541 | B |
| Staunton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 384 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Staunton Township
Staunton Township’s July high is 87°F, above both the Illinois town median (84°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Staunton Township is
In Staunton Township, 38% of adults have obesity. The town does better than the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 9. Among adults here, 38% have high blood pressure and 16% smoke cigarettes.
| Staunton Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Staunton Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Staunton Township is earthquakes, at a moderate overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Staunton Township, 30% come from earthquakes and 26% from inland flooding. Compared with 56% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Paid flood insurance claims here since 1979: 12.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.4% of Staunton Township is conserved land
Parks and preserves in Staunton Township: one, of 12 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fireman's Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Staunton Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Staunton Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Staunton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Staunton Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Staunton Township (S1⁄2 T7N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,795 and it contained 2,611 housing units.
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- Established
- 1870
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft
Staunton Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Staunton Township.
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Olive Township | #563 | C+ | A+ | — | C | C+ |
| Walshville Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olive Township | — | — | A+ | — | B | B− |
| Dorchester Township | — | — | A− | — | C+ | B− |
Olive Township and Dorchester Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Mount Olive Township, Olive Township and Dorchester Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Staunton Township and Walshville Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Staunton Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Staunton Township
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